Extreme Heat Across the Southern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Plains and Mississippi Valley

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected over portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley tonight, which will shift to parts of the Upper Midwest and mid-Mississippi Valley Friday. Monsoonal showers and flooding persist in the Desert Southwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 31, 2026 at 6:14:55 am EDT

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There are no watches, warnings, or advisories at this time.

Weekend Outlook

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Friday will be mostly sunny and dry, but showers and storms can be expected for the weekend. A few storms may become strong to severe Saturday into Saturday night, with damaging winds the primary threat. In addition, localized flooding will be possible this weekend in locations that see repeated or prolonged periods of heavy rainfall.

Dry weather with comfortable temperatures and humidity will continue through Friday. The chance for showers and storms increases again over the weekend.

Dry weather with comfortable temperatures and humidity will continue through Friday. The chance for showers and storms increases again over the weekend.

Dry weather with comfortable temperatures and humidity will continue through Friday. The chance for showers and storms increases again over the weekend.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (EDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Abingdon VA	05:55	Clear	10	59	55	87	NE 5	-	30.11
Andrews-Murphy NC	20:06	Heavy Rain	3/4	67	62	83	NNE 14G44	-	29.86
Chattanooga TN	05:53	Clear	10	70	61	73	N 5	-	30.01
Crossville TN	05:53	Clear	10	60	60	100	CALM	-	30.06
Dalton GA	05:55	Partly Cloudy	9	64	64	100	CALM	-	30.02
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	05:53	Partly Cloudy	10	64	61	89	CALM	-	30.02
Middlesboro KY	05:55	Mist	3	58	58	100	CALM	-	30.09
Monroe Cnty TN	05:35	Clear	10	64	64	100	CALM	-	30.02
Morristown TN	05:35	Mostly Clear	10	64	62	93	CALM	-	30.05
Oak Ridge TN	05:53	Clear	10	63	61	93	CALM	-	30.05
Tazewell Cnty VA	04:35	Clear	10	57	56	97	CALM	-	30.14
Tri-Cities TN	05:53	Partly Cloudy	7	57	57	100	CALM	-	30.09
Wise VA	05:55	Clear	10	59	55	87	CALM	-	30.13
Greeneville, TN	08:15		10	73	69	88	CALM	-	29.86

Local Weather History For July 31st...

In 2012 storms hit the area with damaging wind downing trees and powerlines.


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